What did you do in the garden today?

[TropicalBabies]

darn little tree rats are cute......but they're still tree rats

Yep. Easy for someone to think they are cute when they don't have any of those rascals eating their toms.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Matter of fact is accurate, maybe a little bitterness added. Nothing new yet, but I haven't been serious about looking either. I'm still at the old job until the end of the month and have my grandkids after school, working on my resume, etc. I don't even know what I'm qualified to apply for, I have worked for the same place 16 years.

I know what you mean. When I retired from 24 years of teaching and then realized that I needed to get a job, I had no idea what I would be qualified to do. I ended up putting labels on boxes in a factory ( and I have a master's degree in Education!
I think I am a little over qualified for my job! But, I don't mind. It's only 3 days a week and the people are nice.
Good luck in whatever you pursue!

Oh how I hear you sisters! I left my awesome, good paying job and reputation on Maui to be with my then future DH on Kauai. Not a lot of jobs for women around 50 to start over with on this small island. Anything comparable was on the otherside of the island. So, I worked at a Poi factory for peanuts, then I did yard work for a few years till my shoulder went south. It was and still is horribly depressing and I don't have a masters in edu. Sorry gals. I do hope you find something that works for you @igorsMistress and I hope that box job stays good enough for what you need @karenerwin. I manage a rental down the street and still do side jobs every now and then but my main job is being around for DH and auntie. Thank goodness. My ego still has not recovered lol
Have you and can you start your own side deal? Many good businesses have started this way.

 

[pennyJo1960]

darn little tree rats are cute......but they're still tree rats

Knew I had heard that term before thanks

 

[cavemanrich]

darn little tree rats are cute......but they're still tree rats

Pioneers referred to them as Limb Chickens. They needed protein from whatever source they could find.

penny1960 Did you ever hear that term,,, since you have ate them before.

 

[igorsMistress]

Till the 17th of Feb. DH flies to Oahu for doc appointment and mom will fly with him. He will stay a week there with her and then I hope he brings her back here. She has become afraid to fly alone (don't blame her a bit) probably because of the dementia. We just have to do a little more to help her out now. She can still sit cross legged on the floor and get herself up. Absolutely no arthritis... me on the other hand... ouch!

I'm sorry but I have to be in @cavemanrich 's camp. I think the squirrels are cute... I'm sure I would feed them too. Fantastic yard, neighborhood and garden @cavemanrich. My mom is from Illinois so we traveled to visit family when I was a little kid. I always thought it fairy tale beautiful. I loved the fireflies

I hope you enjoy the visit with her, I know the dementia can make things difficult.

Fireflies are facing extinction. That makes me sad, they're so amazing!

 

[igorsMistress]

I'm not against eating squirrel. I'm just not certain I would want to eat local squirrel since we live in a suburban area. There's plenty of fields, parks and woods nearby, but I imagine the squirrels good be getting into all sorts of litter, garbage and even poison potentially.

That's how I feel about pigeons...no flying rats for dinner, I've seen what they eat off the parking lot at the grocery store.

 

[WthrLady]

We used to eat them. Not worth the work.
Not pioneers here. No trees.

Where I'm from in Ohio, back in post revolution days, the forests were so thick that a squirrel could have gone from the ohio river to lake erie without ever touching the ground. But other game was abundant then too.

Rodents are prolific breeders and squirrels are an easy shot and trap if you are good. Good practice for kids and a small caliber, in any time period.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Good morning gardeners. What a jolly conversation. I have never eaten a squirrel, however, my old Joy of Cooking book has instructions for dressing a squirrel (also, rabbits & oppossums) and how to cook them. Just if you're interested. LOL! I know how hard it is to get a job after turning 50. That's why I clung to and endured a lot of crap at the job I retired from a couple of years ago. I really hated the job, but the pay was steady. I have come to the realization that in order to afford my kitchen remodel, I will have to find a part time job. And yes, I too have a Master's degree. However, when you are pushing 70, that doesn't matter. So I'm thinking part time retail come next Fall when the stores are hiring extra help. As for critter repellant @cavemanrich, I think I may give the Tomcat brand a try this year. I'm not all that thrilled with sharing my vegetables with the little free loaders. Have a great day everyone.

 

[igorsMistress]

Good morning gardeners. What a jolly conversation. I have never eaten a squirrel, however, my old Joy of Cooking book has instructions for dressing a squirrel (also, rabbits & oppossums) and how to cook them. Just if you're interested. LOL! I know how hard it is to get a job after turning 50. That's why I clung to and endured a lot of crap at the job I retired from a couple of years ago. I really hated the job, but the pay was steady. I have come to the realization that in order to afford my kitchen remodel, I will have to find a part time job. And yes, I too have a Master's degree. However, when you are pushing 70, that doesn't matter. So I'm thinking part time retail come next Fall when the stores are hiring extra help. As for critter repellant @cavemanrich, I think I may give the Tomcat brand a try this year. I'm not all that thrilled with sharing my vegetables with the little free loaders. Have a great day everyone.

Yummy, 'possum pot pie

 

[BReeder!]

Good morning gardeners. What a jolly conversation. I have never eaten a squirrel, however, my old Joy of Cooking book has instructions for dressing a squirrel (also, rabbits & oppossums) and how to cook them. Just if you're interested. LOL! I know how hard it is to get a job after turning 50. That's why I clung to and endured a lot of crap at the job I retired from a couple of years ago. I really hated the job, but the pay was steady. I have come to the realization that in order to afford my kitchen remodel, I will have to find a part time job. And yes, I too have a Master's degree. However, when you are pushing 70, that doesn't matter. So I'm thinking part time retail come next Fall when the stores are hiring extra help. As for critter repellant @cavemanrich, I think I may give the Tomcat brand a try this year. I'm not all that thrilled with sharing my vegetables with the little free loaders. Have a great day everyone.

I have eaten rabbit and would again. The strangest meat I've eaten is actually Guinea pig. I was in Ecuador on a trip and it's a common delicacie there. It wasn't bad, a bit overdone as I recall. As good squirrel, I would eat it if it was from the woods where it was likely to feed on waste/garabe. Add for opossum, that's pushing it for me, but my in-laws swear that opossum burgers are delicious.